Technology

What if the next wave of health technology comes from those who are in their early 20s? The Better India gets candid with Chennai-based angel investor SenthilKumar Rajendran to understand how student innovators can bridge the gaps in healthcare with AI.

A social worker and a legend on Reddit, Dushyant Dubey aka St Broseph helps people solve the most complex problems, ranging from cyber crime, stalking, civic issues to domestic violence and more. He runs the St Broseph Foundation with thousands of volunteers who help people get justice across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Discover how India is using AI-powered camera traps, drones, and apps to combat poaching and protect wildlife. Here are five innovative tools making a difference.

Looking for a career path that’s anything but ordinary? From healing through music to solving climate challenges with science, Indian universities are now offering courses that break the mould. Here’s a look at fresh, future-ready options you may not have heard of — but should.

In 2025, the Indian government has prioritised crop insurance to safeguard farmers' livelihoods from unpredictable natural disasters. With increased funding and tech innovations, this scheme aims to provide financial stability and foster agricultural growth.

In a bold move to eliminate the dangerous and degrading practice of manual scavenging, a startup called Genrobotics has introduced the Bandicoot robot, a high-tech solution that removes humans from hazardous sanitation tasks, saves lives, and helps break the stigma surrounding this essential but stigmatised work.

Viral trends may capture our attention, but it's the enduring impact of individuals and organisations that truly shapes our world. While Zomato’s Rs 20 lakh Chief of Staff role is going viral with 10,000 applicants, did you know that Dr Kalpana Sankar, a nuclear physicist, has helped create 1.5 million.

Veyil is a unique app developed in Kerala that helps public transport users find the shadiest side of the bus for a more comfortable journey. Here’s how this simple yet effective tool is making everyday travel better.

Devgad Taluka Mango Grower’s Co-operative Society Limited is using a patented technology to help customers identify and purchase their Alphonso mangoes while safeguarding farmers from exploitative middlemen.

Bengaluru-based startup Katidhan, founded by S R Ayan, is working towards reducing human-animal conflict. Instead of causing any harm, they use technology and animal psychology to divert them away from the fields. Here's how they do it.